Riley Sweater by Emily Johannes

Riley Sweater

Knitting
January 2026
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 10 - 6.0 mm
436 - 872 yards (399 - 797 m)
1 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12)
English
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This quick-knit chunky sweater is knit in a classic, cozy unisex fit, and features a fun front cable panel for a smart look.

A full range of sizes keeps everyone warm and cozy.

Pattern is written and included a cable chart.

Sweater is knit top-down with raglan shaping, divided at the underarms and the torso continued to hem. Sleeves are picked up and knit in the round to the cuffs.

Size: 1 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years - to fit chest 20 (21, 23, 25, 26.5, 28, 30)”/51 (53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 67.5, 71, 76)cm

Finished chest: 22 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33)”/56 (58.5, 63.5, 68.5, 73.5, 79, 84)cm
Finished length: 12 (13, 14.5, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21)”/30.5 (33, 37, 39.5, 44.5, 48.5, 53.5)cm

Yarn: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins Cascade Yarns Anthem Chunky (218yds/200m, 3.5oz/100g, 100% acrylic) shown in #03 Red

Notions: 4 stitch markers, 2 flexible stitch holders/waste yarn, tapestry needle

Needles: US 10 (6mm) 20”/50cm or longer circular needle, double point needles for sleeves, or size to obtain gauge, cable needle if desired

Gauge: 14 sts and 18 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette